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Q. How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?
Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance. | Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
CT scan shows mild, diffuse cerebral volume loss, small transcortical encehalomalacia in right frontal lobe. Suggestions?
I'm a 60 year old male. Had a CT scan and the impressions were: 1) Mild, diffuse cerebral volume loss. 2) Small transcortical encephalomalacia in right frontal lobe. Doctor ordered this test as I am "phasing out" and loosing track of time, slurred speech, falling down, and difficulty with if something really happened or if it was just in my mind. Thank you for any clarification you can give me. | Hi , it appears that the the brain has small trans cortical encephalomalacia, in right frontal lobe, and mild difuse cerebral volume loss. It says there is swelling of the coverings of the brain, and due to that there is decrease in the volume of the cerbral cortex, and hence the symptoms. Dont worry your neurologist will look after the condition, and you will be fine soon. Thank you. | |
What are the side effects of pneumonia and blood clots in lung?
Hi I have a pain in my head that reaches from behind my ear to my forehead and behind my left eye. A few days ago it started on the right side of my head but has switched to left. I had pneumonia last year which resulted in blood clots on my lung. I had warfarin for 3 months but came off the course because I felt worse. What could be causing the pain? | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Since you had pulmonary embolism (PE) (blood clots in the lungs) and not taken full treatment, we should rule out transient emboli in your brain for such migratory headache. So better to get done MR Angiography of brain vessels. If this is normal then no need to worry for embolism. Sometimes, migraine can also cause similar kind of migratory headache. So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Avoid excessive sun exposure. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep your self hydrated. Take combination of propranolol and flunarizine at night. Take sound sleep of 6-8 hours. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
What does the sonography regarding pregnancy indicate?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...i have a 23 week 2day baby in my stomack ,the doctor said that i had a enough water in that area.so it can cause drop baby is that right. i had a anc sonogram study(colour dopper) Repoar of sonography are below BPD measure:5.71 cm corresponds to 23 week 3 days AC. measure :18.3 cm corresponds to 23 week 0 days FL . measure: 4.21 cm corresponds to 23 week 5 days average ultrasound age is :23 weeks 2 days Estimated foetal weight is :594 gm Expected date of delvery by ultrasound: 18/07/2011 +-10 days Placenta - posterior,grade I Cervical length 3.7cm (Amniotic fluid moderately increased in amount) No gross sonographicallydetectable congenital anomaly visualised | Hello,Please do not panic. Your ultrasound report looks quite normal. For moderately more amniotic fluid- I usually suggest getting a glucose tolerance test or blood sugar test two hours after 75-gram glucose. Also please indulge in healthy food habits and regular exercise regimen. Avoid or stop habits of alcohol, smoking, if any. Avoid deep-fried foods, bakery products, and refined sugars. Do not worry if blood reports are normal, please do follow up ultrasound at thirty weeks.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar | |
What causes knee pains despite knee replacement surgery?
I have had left knee replacement done twice, the last time being Feb. 2013. My knee still hurts when walking or standing and my lower leg and ankle area swell and hurt a lot. Also my left leg hurts down the front part of my leg into the ankle area. It is hard to walk or stand for any length of time due to the pain. What might be the cause and what can I do to help alleviate the pain. Even at night in bed, my unoperated leg aches like crazy. | Thanks for your query. I have gone through your complains in details. You are having pain in your ankle not the operated site. You are also having pain on non operated site. What was the reason For first revision surgery? You need better clinical evaluation to rule out orthopedic and non orthopedic causes of you pain. Need to consult orthopedician as well physician. I have this is just helpful to guide you for further treatment.Best luck | |
What causes vomiting sensation, stomach pain and constant burping in children?
its my son he is 6 years old has just gotten over tonsillitus e had it 3 weeks ago ,thursday night he was up at 4 in morin till 6 , he was actualy sick but after complained about his belly hurting and he was doing constant little burps untill he fell asleep . friday day time he was fine but was up at 3 in mornin and asked for a bowl incase he was sick but wasnt but the belly ach and constant burpin was back again ,it seems to be happening only at night | Hello,Probably the most common cause of your son's illness is a viral infection of the stomach and intestines. These parts of the body have muscular walls and can react to the virus by contacting and squeezing the stomach and intestines.As a result, there can be nausea, pain, and burping as the intestines and stomach become so active. In an otherwise healthy child, this type of illness usually lasts about 3 to 5 days. It is important to offer him fluids (maybe every 2 to 3 hours while awake) so he does not become dehydrated.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Arnold Zedd | |
Is right ovary 10 11mm, left ovary msf and endometrium size 6.2mm normal for conceiving?
I am 29 yr old, we have been trying to conceive since 3 mnths , my periods are regular, went thru follicular sono at CD9 report was right ovary size 10x11 mm left ovary msf & endo metrium size 6.2 mm, IS THIS NORMAL SIZE , pls suggest which is the size we should consider to be normal for conceiving ?? | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. On day 9 of your cycle the report that you have mentioned is normal. You can get a follicular study done after day 12 to find out about ovulation.I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal ,drrakhitayal@gmail.com | |
Suggest alternate for cow milk
Hi.. I am 18 years old. My weight is 50 kg and my height is 5.2 . Is this normal for girls? On the other hand I want some good alternate for fresh cow milk in form of liguid or owdered milk,as cow milk is not available to me. I live in Pakistwn so I want it to be available here. Awaiting your answer. Thankyou | According to ayurveda,goat milk is considered best after cow milk and also tinned lk can also be takenkk | |
What could spongy balls under tounge be?
im male 26. i have a couple squishy ball like things under the skin on the lower back side of my lower gum. kind of under the tongue. they have been there as long is i can remember just wondering if they are fatty cysts or what they could be? they dont hurt, they move around easily, and they dont get any bigger.thanks | thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. the ball like structures what you are feeling cold be the sub lingual lymphnodes or lipomas or fibromas. consult a oral physician to rule out all these things. nothing to worry till it increases in size or becomes symptomatic. i hope my answer will help you. take care. | |
What causes pain in chest while on medications for GERD?
Hi - I have been diagnosed with GERD and am taking 30mg of prevacid daily. I also get pvc's, which are benign as I am told. The last couple of days my chest pain has come and gone and sometimes is very painful. I have been taking more Tums than usual too. I just want to make sure that this is not heart related. I have been to the ED recently 2 months ago and nothing is shown on the EKG. Is this something I should worry about? My pvc's are about 1 per minute. Thank you. | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Since you are diagnosed case of PVC (premature ventricular contraction), we should first rule out cardiac diseases for your chest pain.So better to consult cardiologist and get done blood pressure monitoring, ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test).If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. Don't worry, you will be alright but first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Why is my daughters stomach bloated?
My 1 yr old daughter has a bloated stomach for the past 5 days. What should I do? I took her to doctor on Friday they said its okay part of cold and has ear infections. I'm worried that its still swollen. It usually swells at night so it wasn't swollen when dr examines it. | Hi Dear welcome to the HCM,Some Stomach infection along with gastritis may be suspected.Antacid Gel like digene gel to be given for 4 to 6 times . add some antibiotic like ofoxacin with proper doses will help.Hope the query is answered.Thanks | |
Which therapist should be consulted for narcissistic,anger management and behavior therapy?
I need to find a therapist who specializes in narcisstic, anger management & pstd my mate fits all these categories just not sure which one. Would need to be in Suffolk County Long Island near zip 0000. Can you help? Is it possible for someone with this behavior to change? | hithanks for healthcare magicU need help u psychologist in this case, but duration of treatment would be longer. dont expect immediate result. to change someone personality, we need at least minimum 6 months. Rest depend upon patient age and his response. try to find out a psychologist in ur area and discuss all these matters with psychologist.Thanks | |
Viral fever, loose stools, weakness. Dengue, typhoid test negative. Jaundice infection?
Hi dr, I was down with viral last week and was under medication. I was diagonized negative for dengue and typhoid . However the dr said my liver was slightly affected and i should go for a liver test after the course of medicine. Which I plan to tomorrow. I now I have loose motions for the last 5 days and still a little weak. Is there possibility of jaundice ? | Hello Sanath. You show know that Jaundice is just a symptom and not the disease. It would largely benefit us if we could have a look at your blood reports and help in directing you to the right test. This is the season for Dengue due to the weather, but viral infections life Dengue have an impact on your platlets. Platlets are a parameter found in your blood, which can easily be detected in a routine CBC investigation (which is the most common and basic investigation). The Liver is affected in most viral infections. Typhoid has many other symptoms like diarrhea (pea soup stool), a rash, and a step-ladder pattern of fever. You could get an abdominal scan, called a USG Abdomen and pelvis, which could help determine the condition of the liver and other organs in the abdominal cavity. You could also go for a LFT (liver function test) and a Hepatitis profile, which could also cause symptoms of Jaundice (yellowing of skin, conjunctiva, etc.) Also, do let me know which medications you were prescribed. | |
Urine Test of Child
my children age 4 years of son. her urine test report are Epithelial cell:2-4,pus cells:6-10,RB C:nil.plese answer me It is good or bad | my children age 4 years of son. her urine test report are Epithelial cell:2-4,pus cells:6-10,RB C:nil.plese answer me It is good or bad | |
What causes head reeling?
since june 28 i am suffering from head realing.all of a sudden head is realing.age 63,suffering from diabetic.I took few Tablets of pine bark extract pills for two three days before 28 th June 2014 and if this may be the reason to induce head reeling. | The commonest reasons for a 63 year old to develop such symptoms would be due to an inner ear mechanical problem triggered by certain positions adapted by the head while getting up from a lying or sitting position or on looking down, this could be evaluated and treated by an ENT(Ear, nose and throat) specialist.The next likely cause could be due to cervical spondylosis which is a degenerative age related change in the cervical spine(neck spine) , this could be addressed by a Physical therapist/Physiotherapist.The treating physical therapist would want a radiological imaging like an Xray prior to beginning treatment.Pine bark extract pills are not known to be a precursor for such symptoms however its very difficult to comment on such products which do not have a complete scientific analysis behind its usage/ efficacy /side effects. | |
What causes blisters all over the body of a child?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Yes I have a six year old who has broken out in a rash all over his body not to mention a blistered index finger which looks green around the blister. What could this be? | Kindly attach some pictures of the skin lesion for proper diagnosis and advise. Get child examined by a skin specialist doctor. | |
What causes irregularities in periods?
hi im 32 yrs im have several problems my periods r very irr regular it is so bad that only when i take medicen i get my cycle, im over weight my height iss 5ft n my weight is 80kgs, i have very thick n dark facial hairs, n im married for past 11 yrs but m not able to concieve now im undergoing treatment for concieving n my dr. has suggested me fertyl 25mg tab i just wan to know how safe it is to take the tab with my kind of problems | HI, I understand your concern. Causes for irregular periods can be PCOD/ ovarian problems/ thyroid problems/ pituitary problems/ sever anemia/ obesity, diabetes. Before trying to conceive, you should consult a gynecologist/ endocrinologist along with relevant investigations .. to ascertain definite cause of irregular menses. Get it specifically treated get your husband also investigated to exclude any problem. From your history you seem to have either PCOD or Thyroid problem. They are managed well with specific treatment.& planning after that would be fruitful! Tab.Fertyl 25 mg. is somewhat low dose for a female to induce ovulation..So it will not be harmful, but not effective also.You do need an expert advise & methodical treatment. Thanks. Thanks. | |
Suggest solution for back pain
my back I am a 24 year old male, I weigh worlds. 195 lbs. I have major back pain, so much it will make me cry. not very common for an army ranger. my doctor put me on vicodin to kill the pain, however, while in a different part of the states, another doctor put me on 30mg oxycodone. the vicodin is no longer killing the pain. they say I have no fractures Or breaks, but my spine is a little out of alignment....is this unreasonable to ask my physician to change the normal meds. to 30 mg oxycodone? | The solution is not change in medication . first finding the cause and then treating accordingly is the strategy in my pts. 24 is very young for severe backpain and relying on pain killers will make u addict. U may require surgery or physiotherepy depending on severity of misalingment | |
What causes intermittent pain in the abdomen?
Over the last month or so I have had pain that comes and goes in my lower abdomen. It is minor. I have regular bowel habits. The only other symptom I have is gerds. I have had food come up into my throat when I lay flat or burning at times. I control this by not over eating or eating late. if I leave off choc., tea, etc., it is better. I am 72 and both my parents lived to a very old age. I have had the gerd symptoms for many years, but the lower abdomen pain just started recently. Do I need to see a doctor? | Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history and regards ...Yes, I can understand your concern for the GERD and other problems you have and you should continue the treatment for it. About the lower abdominal pain:Yes, you should see a Doctor as this can be due to intestinal infection and it is better to take timely medicines to avoid further complications considering your age of 72 and chances on increasing your GERD problem. Take a course of 5 days of antibiotics and metronidazole with probiotics and see the results. If no complete relief , you can go for a few investigations for diabetes, blood, urine and stool and ultrasonography. | |
What causes facial grimaces with clenching of teeth in a child?
my 12 year daughter is having tics for some time and now they have progressed to facial grimaces with teeth clenched and back arches and stiffening. her ceruloplasmin levels have come at 20.1 and 18.6 in two tests. she has no KF rings in the eye, liver function is normal. doctor has asked to do copper serum test as wel as the 24 hour urine copper test. hile we await he has asked to start her on tab sizodon and arkamine. should we do that before we evn know what she has? first he said tourettes syndrome and now it could be wilson disease. should we not first onfirm what this is first. also her atacks ar so like extreme seizures without any fainting. very stressed | Naturally you will be stressed ,because the conditions that your doctor has mentioned are rare inherited disorders ----and the fact that your ceruloplasmin level is within normal range unlikely to be Wilsons disease .If your daughter had tics and stiffeneing ,does she have abnormal sounds and uttering words repeatedly.I suggest that you visit a pediatric neurologist .If it is tourette syndrome which is a neurotransmitter disorder ,and the medications are meant for that ,very good supervision is necessary at the start.you will have to have a group to manage your childs needs .including tick management ,behavioural management ,social support and so on .Yes you are right ,You have to confirm your diagnosis before starting treatmnet and the management has to be comprehensive and multi faceted instead of single medication therapies. | |
Q. My father's hemoglobin has not increased because of iron deficiency. Kindly advice.
Hello doctor, My dad has got iron deficiency from the past two years, and we came to know about last week because of that hemoglobin is not increasing. Please help. | Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. I have read your concern and below is my answer to your question. The attached report is showing hemoglobin level only 7.5 suggestive of moderate degree anemia (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It could be iron deficiency anemia. For such a low hemoglobin level, he needs to be given iron sucrose like injection according to weight. Then he needs to be shifted on iron tablets like Ferrous ascorbate. If still no improvement than stool routine micro examination and occult blood test done for further work-up. GI (gastrointestinal) endoscopy also might need to be done to check for any tear leading mucosal bleeding if present in stomach or duodenum. If he has any clinical complaints than mention it. I hope I have answered your question. Let me know if you have any questions. | |
Can legs, arm and back rashes be due to the MMR vaccination?
I am 38 years old and four months ago I got MMR Vaccination after that started having bumpy ,red rashes in my legs ,arm and back . I went so many doctors they say it is bite. I moved from my apartment ,changed mattress ,sofa and every thing . Still I have them. I really frustrated and do not know what to do. | Hello, I don't think the rash is due to the vaccine. It could be an eczematous dermatitis. I suggest you take an oral antihistamine e.g. Cetirizine tablet. In addition, I suggest you apply a moderately potent topical steroid cream e.g. Triamcinolone Acetonide cream. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist | |
Q. How can we stop excessive bleeding from tooth extraction site?
Hi doctor, It has been eight hours now. I have extracted three teeth at the same time. There is excessive bleeding from the extracted site. Is this deadly? | Hi. Drink a lot of water and follow the medication prescribed by the dentist. You can use ice in the extracted site to stop the bleeding. If it still continues to bleed, consult your dentist. If it stops, then from the next day, rinse mouth with salt water and turmeric mixture twice a day. It will help. Maintain oral hygiene properly. Do not spit for the next 18 hours. Do not drink anything through straws. For more information consult a dentist online --> | |
Q. My daughter has swollen lymph nodes and positive ANA. Please provide opinion.
Hello doctor,My daughter, 15 years, has swollen lymph nodes. Biopsy done. It is non-malignant. No TB. But ANA has come positive. I would like to share the reports and take your opinion. | Hello. There is a possibility of autoimmune disorder with underlying ANA and large lymph nodes. It is a good thing the malignancy is ruled out. But I would like to see the detailed biopsy report as well to be sure where we are heading. As for ANA positive, I would like to know if she has any other symptoms as well: What about the routine blood tests like CBC, liver function, kidney function, and ESR? We need to put it all together before starting her on treatment. Her ENA shows only one antibody which may not be very specific to her symptoms.Do let me know these queries. Revert with more information to a rheumatologist online --> | |
What causes irritability and trouble in sleeping?
hi, i am worried i have anxiety. i get irritated and annoyed very easily, always tired/stressed, trouble sleeping and cringe at any simple sound.. mostly chewing. i also have hypothyroidism and I'm afraid this is why i feel this way. i spend most of time in my room because i feel most comfortable there rather than in the living room with my family because they're loud and i can't take the sound of there chewing | HiI had gone through your query.Stress and anxiety can cause sleep problem like insomnia and irritation.Need to evaluate underlying stress and depression.Hypothyroidism also associated with depression.Antidepressant like escitalopram/sertraline/peroxetine etc can useful to regulate your mood and irritation.Anxiolytic like etizolam/clonazepam will be useful for sleep and anxiety.But you have require proper consultation before taking any medicines.So consult and get better assistance.Still if you have query then feel free to ask me on directly on you. | |
White spots, red bumps on tongue, lump on back, white things on lips. Oral cancer?
I am having some whitespots and some red bumps on my tongue . I used to smoke 10 cigars per day.Also I am having a small lump at the back of my lower right back just behind the spine. and also having some white things on my lower and upper lips . Whether this might be oral cancer? Please clarify.... | i thing you should consult otolaryngologist to have biopsy report done and i don't thing that the lump at back as u describe is a cavets of cancer unless u have severe backache due to spine metastasis,. having said smoking history u should meet expert doctor for further evaluation if your history is 1-2 months only( no long term history) | |
Breathing problems while swimming. Have asthma, quit smoking. Heart rate of 60, normal BP
I've been swimming in an indoor pool for 3 years now. Pervious to this time I quit smoking, about 10 cigs,/week. This year has been a bad year for asthma & I take an over the counter antihistomene+inhailer. My concern is heart problems that is causing the problem with breathing while I swim. I'm going to guess it's alergies because my heart rate is 60 or less & blood pressure is typically 120/70. sometimes lower then that. | Hi, it appears that you have an resistant infection, and which led to the asthma, as it is a late origin dyspnea. Or it may be due to the allergen recently you are in use after that you had dyspnea. Pulse and dispnoea doesn't suggest any diagnosis. i advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment. Thank you. | |
Q. Is noisy breathing in newborn an alarming symptom?
Hi doctor, My daughter is 50 days old now. Her birth weight is 2.9 kg and her current weight is 4.2 kg approximately. At the time of her birth it was noticed that, some type of snoring noise suddenly arose with her breathing. Child specialist suggested me that nothing to worry about as it will go off when she become older. After I discharged from hospital on day 7, I visited another two specialists and heard the same. Last midnight, she suffered with the same. This time we heard the noise for cough like one. According to her doctor, it is the same noise as before. But how can we believe that. Please suggest me what to do to now? Is my baby fine? Main problem is that she suffers even in the midnight in the absence of her doctor. Unfortunately, I was not able to record the situation of last night. I am attaching her previous recordings. She suffered a lot on last night. Please help. | Hi. I have read your question and listened the recordings (attachment removed to protect patient identity) in detail. Cold. Laryngomalacia. Vitamin D drops D3 Must 1 ml once per day till 9 months of age and keep the child prone during noisy breathing. Revert back with some more audio and chest x-ray to a child health physician online.---> | |
Q. 2. 5 year old suffering from stomach ache. Which medicine has to be given?
Hi doctor, My son is 2.5 years old. For a week, he is complaining of stomach pain. After farting he is fine. Our family doctor recommended one antibiotic for five days and a medicine to avoid vomiting. He had small vomits twice, but later it was fine. Now, after completing the course of medicine he again complaints the same. His diet is almost nothing and he is not ready to take any food. He just has few mL of milk. He does not have fever. His stool was watery, but it is normal now. Can you provide any recommendation on diet and medicine? Please give me a solution to the problem. Thank you. | Hi. I can understand your concerns. Complain of abdomen pain with vomiting suggests that your child probably has acute gastroenteritis or food poisoning. Since, antibiotic is already given and now there are no loose stools or vomiting, there is no need to give antibiotic again. For abdomen pain, you can give syrup Cyclopam (Dicyclomine hydrochloride and Paracetamol) 5 mL on SOS basis (as and when required) that is when abdomen pain occurs. Whenever a child becomes sick, there is decrease in his appetite which improves as child recovers. Now, you should give him all the foods that you were giving him earlier. If he is not eating then you can start Glucon-D in water thrice a day for one or two days. Start a multivitamin like syrup Bevon 5 mL once a day for 15 days. Keep patience. Child will eat properly now as he has recovered from illness. | |
Red spots after using skin light cream. Allergy symptoms?
hello doctor . am vinodhini from tamilnadu .i am 21 years old doing my final year B.E. am using this skinlight cream for an year. i had good results. but now i have problems in my skin like red spots on my face. is it due to allergy or anythingelse? on account of my work i have to hang out in sunlight for long time. am afraid . please give a solution. | Hi Red spots on the face can be due to various causes. 1. allergic reactions to medication/other agents 2. solar allergy 3.systemic causes 4.some infections/infllamtions In your cases the more likely cause is the allergic reaction. Please discontinue your cream for few days, take some antihistaminic tablets like allegra 120 mg for few days, also take care of the sun by using some other sun blocking agents. If still not right, please consult your doctor. Take care . | |
Suggest remedy for pain radiating from elbows to shoulders
My left arm above the elbow has been causing much discomfort for the past few days I do not remember doing anything to stress the area It sometimes migrates to my shoulder blade and neck Should I be concerned I am left handed YYYY@YYYY | hishow an orthopedic surgeon if subjectively you find any movement of shoulder bringing on or aggravating pain and restricting movement, if not, then show a physician for general heart checkup.As of now try tylenol tabs after meals and do hot fomentation, should settle with local application of voltaren gel also | |
I had severe head ache. Which specialist should I consult ?
if I have sinus which doctor i should consult ent or nero surgen I had severe head ache for two days and consulted a doctor he gave me pain killers and anti-biotics for 5 days ( for sinus ), the sivearity of the headache has disappeared but now there is mild headache and omitting tendency on having food. Which specialist should i consult ? | Dear welcome to healthcaremagic Obviously it is ENT related issue. Actually this infection main cause is Allergic. Loss of immunity response cause reinfection.Dust, smokes, cold are main cause, Be aware of these. Ayurveda has special treatment of sinusitis, Drugs against loss of immunity, nasal blockage and symptomatic... Consult your nearest Ayurveda Doctor for details Thanks | |
What causes pubic area lumps and penile irritation after intercourse?
Doc, I have a serious issue.. I had unprotected sex with my wife for the first time in about 11 months. I've been deployed to Iraq for this time. The day after I noticed pimple-like bumps all over my pubic area causing alot of irritation. I used a rash ointment and went to bed. Today is day 2 and it has spread to my penis..She was on her period, I used a washcloth to clean myself, and i am wearing new underwear from the store. Those are all the factors I can think of. Any ideas? Is it Herpes? | Hi, It can be due to fungal infection. local antifungal with steroid can help you. Share a picture for confirmation. If your issue persist you need to do blood sugar and swab culture. If you worry if can be due to herpes - you can do a IgG IgM and confirm it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist | |
What does this brain CT scan test result after a head injury indicate?
We are looking at a doctors report after a car accident head injury stating lobular mucous retention cysts in the maxillary sinuses Is this normal or should we be concerned about it now that 3 months have past? It also says opacification to the left posterior mastoid tip, probably chronic. Is this a concern? It has become a mental health issue and she wants me to call all the hospitals to fix everything they found, even thinking she has a tumor When it comes down to it she gets very angry about needing drugs... But I don t want to miss anything that might be causing such a severe disturbance. Long history of mental health, and what appear to me to be delusions and pity me no one wants to see me at x-mas attention getting stuff. Almost demonic. | Hello!Welcome on Healthcaremagic!These CT scan findings (lobular mucous retention cysts) are not related to the head trauma. They are indicative of a chronic sinus infection, not related to head trauma. For this reason, I recommend consulting with an ENT specialist and discuss possible surgery. The mental health problems can be triggered by a car accident, but they are not related to these CT scan findings. Consulting with a psychiatrist in order to find the proper treatment options, would be necessary. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Kind regards, Dr. Aida | |
Suggest treatment for high BP and panic attack
Hello, Yesterday I had an incident where after I lifted weights my heart rate would not drop. Well after ten minutes I panicked and had to go to the hospital in an ambulance where my pulse was 140/150 sustained and started to drop after about 15 minutes (25 minutes overall). BP 140/90. I had a yogurt in the morning and a banana to eat, and lately I have been noticing that I have begun getting panicky or had rapid heartbeat after lifting only. Typically it goes away but yesterday was different. My EKG was fine and my BP dropped to 131/75 within a half hour. I also have had some heart palpitations lately, and have not felt as strong at the gym. Havent really had shortness of breath or chest pains, although I think during one palpitation I had a slight pain in left chest. I am 33 years old 160 and physically active. Do you have any idea why only lifting would cause panic, and then this episode with my heart. I have an appointment Monday with a cardiologist but wanted to touch base firs | Hello, I can not tell for sure, but I may be because of doing a lot of heavy training at the gym, you need to take a rest for a week or 10 days and see if this heart beats come again. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist | |
Suggest remedy for severe pains in stomach
Hello, I m 23 weeks pregnant, I am suffering from really bad pains in my stomach which i ve had since i was 19 weeks! I went to he hospital and they have said it is ligament stretch but the pain seems a lot worse i also have flu like symptoms and are exhausted to the point of going back to bed a hour after I ve woke! I can t get in to see my doctor and really don t want to waste anyones time at the hospital especially if it something so trivia | Hello dear,I understand your concern.Iam sorry for your condition.In my opinion there are various causes for pain abdomen in pregnancy like muscle cramps,preterm pains,any abdominal conditions like bowel disturbances,any urinary tract infection(UTI) etc.The preterm pains are associated with tightening of abdomen along with cervical changes.The bowel disturbances are associated with loose motions or constipation.UTI might or might not be associated with urinary symptoms.The muscle cramps, ligament stretch have only pain with no associated symptoms.As you said all the reports are normal I hope ultrasound and urine examination are normal.So as your doctors said it might be muscular pain or ligament stretch as there is just pain.Some non specific pains tend to start in pregnancy which subside spontaneously before or mostly after delivery.So relax.Avoid stress.Take adequate fluids upto 3 litres per day.Take panadol for pain.Hope this helps .Best regards... | |
Semen analysis : Sperm concentration-21.7millions/ml and presence of fructose
Hi Doc I want to know about the below following semen result period of sexual abstinen : 4 liquefaction time : 30 mts colour : Greywhite Volume : 3.8 ml viscosity : Normal reaction pH : 8.0 Sperm Concentration : 21.7 Millions/ml Rapid progressive : 22% Moderately progressive : 17% Sluggishly progressive : 12% Non motile : 49% agglutination : Nil Morphology : normal fructose (Qualitative) : Present | Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum Agglutination may be due to antibody against sperm/sperm contents. So, please visit a urologist for further management. All the best. | |
How to deal with burnt hand?
hi i (stupidily) just burned myself playing with some alcohol and fire and got caught by the flame on my hand about 4 or 5 hours ago and it looks like it has a dime sized blister and i have soaked it in ice water since then but it still burns like hell so plz help p.s. i havent told my parents they think i hit it with a hammer | HelloThank You for contacting HCM.I would suggest you following things:> Mix sulfasalazine & lignocane gel in equal amount and rub over the burnt area three times a day> keep hand clean. Avoid unnecessary touching> Use acetaminophen for pain> If blisters are formed then they avoid to touch them repeatdly.Report to hospital if:> Condition remain same after 2-3 days> Any unusual symptom appears> Condition deteriorates.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health. | |
What causes breathing difficulty?
My husband is having a hard time breathing and says he feels like he is burning up and is dry heaving and really ill to his stomach and he seems fine daily until he attempts even the smallest task then he will start the dry heaving and burning up symptoms this has been going on for roughly 4 months any ideas on what this means | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. According to the history, probably he should discuss with an gastrointestinal specialist for probably further follow up of the stomach. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
Had unprotected sex. Experienced palpitations, vaginal bleeding. Taken nordette. What could the reason be?
Hi Doctor,I had sex with my boyfriend 6th day after the last day of my menstruation and it was unprotected, I was so scared so i took Nordette 4 orange pills for the 1st 12hour, I experienced palpitations and DOB after so I didn't continue the other 4pills, after a week I am now experiencing vaginal bleeding, what should I do???? please help | Hello,6th day after period is relatively safe if your previous cycle was regular. You also took Nordette as emergency contraceptive pill within 12 hrs. Here, chance of pregnancy is quite low.Vaginal bleeding after one week occurs due to withdrawal effect of the pill. It is a normal phenomena. It will stop automatically. Don't be worried. Just maintain your genital hygiene. Next cycle may be delayed for 1-2 weeks due to hormonal imbalance. Do a home pregnancy test if period is delayed more than a week. Practice safe sex in future. Good luck. | |
Q. I am suffering from muscle twitching and discomfort even after medications. Please advice.
Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my symptoms. It started with aweful headache for two days. The following week had pain in muscles and bones. Then that went followed by extreme anxiety attacks, burning on neck, tingling in head and face. I was in and out of hospital for three days. Started on Lexapro and Rivotril. Three weeks after having the medicines had muscle pain and twitchingsome muscle weekness. It is been five weeks now, and the anxiety is better but still have muscle twitching and some muscle discomfort. | Hello. I will be happy to help you out here, and I need a little more history. 1. Do you have any flu-like symptoms? 2. Any nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea? 3. Have you been taking any over-the-counter supplements? | |
Have severe sharp pain in the tooth
I had a root canal done 3 days ago. It was the very last upper molar on the right side. The tooth next too, second last molar is a root canal from 5 years ago as well. The second last upper molar is now hurting since the day after my last root canal. Symptoms are - bitting/ chewing on that side causes sharp pain, constant dull throbbing ache, and sensitive if I touch my tongue or finger with it. OTC dulls the pain for 1-2 hrs but no more and I never take meds. I have no medical issues and I am not taking any medications , perscription or OTC. Any ideas? | Hello, Thanks for your query.Pain and swelling can be due to re-infection of the tooth or due to food lodgement between the tooth and cap surface if the tooth is capped. I would suggest you to visit the Dentist and get an x-ray done, if necesary you can go for the retreatment of the tooth or else you can go for complete mouth scaling and polishing. Take antibiotics and analgesic course under prescription of your Dentist.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care | |
What precautions and diet should on take before and after dialysis ?
my dad has creatine level 8.5 & dr has told to start dialysis from tmr. i want to know how mant times dialysis needs to be done in week and will frequency reduce from next week?. what diet and precautions to be taken after dialysis | hello their please go for serum potassium investigation which is more important then creatine level, then let me know regards | |
Suggest treatment for osteopenia and leukemia
Hi. I am 40 years old and was diagnosed with Leukemia in Feb 2010. I had treatment and a bone transfer and is now clear since end 2010. They did a bone scan and found that I have osteopenia. I also have early menopause. I am currently on Premique to help with my bones. Is there anything natural I can use instead of Premique/hormone tablets? Thanks Marlene | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Osteopenia is decreased calcium in the bones. Most common cause for this is poor oral intake of calcium. So you should take food which is having high quantity of calcium. Foods like milk, milk products like (cheese, cottage cheese), green leafy vegetables, fruits, eggs, liver oil etc are rich in calcium. So start these natural supplements for Osteopenia. You should also start oral tablet with combination of calcium and vitamin d 3. This will help in increasing body calcium and improve your Osteopenia. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
What causes pain in right arm at night?
I have upper aches in my right arm and shoulder that sometimes radiates to the back shoulder area. Seems much worse at night,hard to sleep on that side,it even sometimes aches on the inner arm in that area. Had a few winters ago in both arms but not this bad. | hi,thank-you for providing the brief history of you.a thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised.As the pain is radiating in nature a thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised along with MRI of cervical spine.Also, getting a thorough musculoskeletal assessment will help understand the spasm and weaknesses.Also, undergoing physical therapy will help improve the strength in the muscles and improve the muscle elasticity to avoid recurrent pain and aches.In my clinical practice, patients with such complaints gets a thorough clinical assessment and MRI. Recommended physical therapy to such patients will help them improve on a overall condition and functional ability.RegardsJay Indravadan Patel | |
What can cause short breath in an alcoholic ?
hello can you please help me my father is 50 years old and he is a heavy drinker. Lately he has been having these sudden attacks of him not bieng able to brethe. It usually happens when he coughs. He coughs and keeps on coughing until he cant breathe and then he looses consciousness. He usually wakes up a few seconds after loosing consciousness and he does not know what happened. He gets really red and very twitchy when he has loss of air and im afraid these attacks will get worse but i do not know what it is and how to help it. my father did go in for a check up but they said all he has is just loss of breathe but i dont think thats it. He also has been like this for about a year or two. please if you can help me i will really appreciate it. | Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern.Chronic and heavy alcoholics are prone for lung infections and bronchitis because of poor immunity.So we should get done chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) first.He may need antibiotics and inhaled treatment.If all these reports are normal then possibility of chyne strokes breathing is more likely. It is CNS breathing commonly seen in heavy drinkers.Treatment is alcohol abstinence.If he is won't quit alcohol now, his condition will worsen only.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father. Thanks. | |
Why does severe coughing result in swelling sensation in rectum?
Hello I wondered if you could help me understand why every time I cough, I seem to feel a swelling sensation in the area of the rectum. Also when I am sitting down there also is hard to describe swell feeling inwards and outwards. There is some stinging discomfort too after realising my stools. Similarly when the urine passes after released stool I get a very uncomfortable stinging within the penis area as well. | Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, in my opinion you should consult general surgeon to rule out early rectal prolapse. Coughing causes rise in intra abdominal pressure. This rise in pressure cause pressure on abdominal organs like intestine, rectum etc. Rectum is supported by muscular layers. So if these layers are weakened due any cause, rectum loose it's support. So on pressure it can get prolapsed and gives you sensation of uncomfortable feeling. So rule out rectal prolapse in your case. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
Does bruising thigh which is red and swollen cause blood clot?
I bruised my mid thigh by bumping rather hardly into a desk. After the third day, bruising formed, and now on the 5th day I woke up with a red area about as big as a 50 cent piece over a lump. It hurts quite badly when touched. Should I be concerned of a blood clot? Also as a note, I have had both knee's replaced 3 years ago. | Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain it seems that due to bumping the thigh with the desk there has been traumatic injury to the soft tissues leading to swelling and the red area seems to be due to broken blood vessels leading to spillage of blood in the soft tissues and hematoma formation..You need not to worry as gradually as the healing will proceed and inflammation will subside pain will reduce..Blood will also gradually disintegrate from the soft tissues leading to fading of redness..I would suggest you to take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen..Do cool compresses over the swelling..You can apply an analgesic ointment over it..You can also apply Heparin ointment as it will help in fading of the bruising and faster disintegration of the blood clot..Elevate your leg while lying down..In case if the condition worsen or there is no improvement in a week consult a General Physician and get evaluated..Hope this information helps..Thanks and regards.Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora. | |
Suggest treatment for swollen gums
A part of my gum is swollen around one tooth on the left of my jaw . It does hurt so I'm careful when brushing my teeth there. Today it kinda poped and white liquid/ blood came out and now that part of my gum is loose around that tooth . I'm abit scared .What should I do ? | Hello, Thanks for your query.1. Brush your teeth at least twice each day.2. Floss daily. 3. Eat a well-balanced diet. 4. Drink plenty of water. 5. Say no to tobacco. 6 .Be cautious about extremely hot or cold foods and drinks. 7. Relax. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care | |
What could cause chest pain,painful hiccup ?
I am experiencing chest pain right now more concentrated over my back - any movement or even hiccup is painful -- or if i bend forward from the vertical is painful - I have had asthma all my life - this pain does not seem to be muscular in origin or related to ribs or bones -- feels like it comes from within the chest wall ? | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicPain in the chest may be related to any structure in the chest wall, from the skin inwards. This would include the skin, the underlying muscles, fat other soft tissue, ribs and sternum, lining of the lung (pleura), lung, heart, esophagus.If your pain is worse with any movement of the chest wall (including hiccups), then it is possible that it is due to inflammation of soft tissue and muscle.You may want to consider using an anti inflammatory pain killer such as one of the following: ibuprofen, cataflam, naproxen,I hope this helps | |
What does the abnormality in the MRI mean?
My seven year old son had an mri and it showed a small focal area of T1 hypointensity and T2 hyperintensity present within the white matter in the right frontal lobe. The signal abnormality measures approx 7x7x8 millimeters. No other parenchymal signal abnormalities are seen. What does this mean? | Hi, Any imaging finding including MRI has to be always correlated with the clinical symptoms and I suggest that you first tell us in detail about all the clinical symptoms your child is having and then we can discuss them along with the MRI findings. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology | |
How can severe hair loss after an Ayurvedic treatment be managed?
Dear Doctor, I have a problem with my hair which started recently. I went for an Ayurveda treatment program for 1 week in Thailand. The treatment involved applying an oil mix to the hair/scalp. The oil mix was made of the following oils: Bergamot, Coconut, Grapeseed, Wheatgerm, Lavender, Rosewood, Sweet Almond, Sesame and Sunflower oils. The oils were applied on a daily basis for 6 days. I have noticed my hair started falling at an usual rate almost immediately after the second or third time of applying these oils however since the doctor explained that these oils are actually good for my hair I continued with the program unfortunately. I stayed for an additional 2 weeks in Thailand and I was washing my hair almost everyday for the whole duration of the trip because of the hot weather and humidity. By the end of the trip I noticed my hair thinned (I have naturally good volume hair). When I got back home, my hair was falling on a daily basis simply by running my hand through it and I had an itchy scalp at the top of my head. I waited for the symptoms to go away and for my hair to recover to its natural state (which is not falling above normal). I tried using some natural remedies like applying lemon juice, the itching and redness stopped but hair falling continued for an additional 3 to 4 weeks. I then booked an appointment with a dermatologist and explained the above, she asked me to do the following blood tests: CBC, Ca, Mg, Fe, Vitamin B12, Prolactin, Zinc, FT4, TSH, Vitamin D & Vitamin B6. The results came out normal, nothing was below normal levels. She prescribed Ducray Neoptide for women, Ducray Anaphese Stimulating Shampoo, Iron pills (1/day), Zinc pills (2/day) and Novophane pills (2/day) and she said to continue using them for 3 months. My hair stopped falling after 10 days approximately of starting treatment and I believe the Ducray neoptide spray is the reason why. However I have noticed that the baby hair coming out is rather thin and not like my usual thick hair. My question is what do you think about what happened to my hair and why did it happen? And is the treatment effective in terms of my hair returning to its normal state and volume? Also what are the side effects of using Ducray products for a long time (3 months) and can the hair become dependant on them? Will my hair return to its normal state after finishing this treatment (I have lost a lot of hair during the trip an | Hello, You may try minoxidil 5% solution, 1ml, twice daily. In addition, I suggest you take an oral biotin supplement once a day. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Kakkar S., Dermatologist | |
What causes pain and soreness in lower hamstring of leg?
Pain/soreness in lower hamstring of right leg, accompanied by pulling sensation/pain in heel. I have ceased treadmill running and removed leg centric workouts from my gym routine. I have continued weight lifting and included some ellyptical machine and lightly paced walking on the treadmill. Cause/cure? I am right handed, 33yr old, 5 10 - 200lbs, 12-14% bf, lift weights 5/6 days a week, play softball weekly, spend a lot of time sitting/stationary (as currently unemployed.) | hithank you for providing the brief history of you.a thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised.As by reading the history what I am able to understand is that the pain is travelling in nature and you are more of a gym exercising person.Usually due to gym exercising certain symptoms like this arrive and are totally activity induced.As you have stopped certain exercises in gym I will recommend you to focus on more of The core strengthening exercises since I feel due to heavy workout the spine is giving some signals. For which core stability is the one which needs attention.also as you are gym exerciser you should respond in 7-10 days with core strengthening exercises and the symptoms can be minimized completely.In my clinical practice I see patients coming due to gym injuries. putting them on physical therapy gets the best results in short time.RegardsJay Indravadan Patel | |
Have adult ADHD, Straterra and Wellbutrin ineffective. Should I try Vyvanse?
I have been recently diagnosed with adult adhd . I am a 35 year old female. The Dr. has tried Straterra and wellbutrin, neither one helped at all. He doesnt like to write stimulants and he wont even try me on them to see if they would help. My 14 year old daughter sees the same Dr. and he writes her Vyvansse. It works great for her, Just wondering how or what I could do to try what she takes....I need something that is going to work for me. I am so frustrated and I am getting ready to start a new job. I am afraid that my condition is going to affect my ability to do my best. Please help me...I also live in wv. | Hello beth. Welcome to healthcaremagic.com. I understand your difficulty in dealing with your adult ADHD. It is a quandary for family physicians who are weary of stimulants if strattera does not work for the adult. Stimulants do have a high potential for abuse and I understand your concern and your doctor's concern as well. I would advise that you seek a referral from your physician to another physician who has been trained in treating adult ADHD and this other physician will most likely be a psychiatrist. Psychiatrist tend to have more training in ADHD in general. A psychiatrist can also be a wealth of information on other coping mechanisms for your ADHD as well. I would never advise taking someone else's medications, as it is dosed for their weight and age. It is also considered a form of child abuse to take your child's medication in some areas of the country. Be well, Dr. Kimberly | |
What causes swelling in the groin area post an inguinal hernia repair?
i am female &1 week post op (open) inguinal hernia repair with mesh . I have noted a lot of swelling in the area ( groin) . i am an RN but do not have experience with this type of post op problem . i am concerned but not sure how concerned i need to be. i am hoping this is all a normal part of the recovery . Basically asking & hoping others have experienced the same . I have a lot of bruising but was wondering if this is secondary to the heparin therapy i received post op? I stayed overnight in hospital & was given 3 doses of routine post op heparin therapy. The overnight stay was a planned event . Please advise if some of this could be normal. ? My next appt is next week . | Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.From your history, it seems that the swelling could be due to a hematoma formation (collection of blood in the subcutaneous tissue) post surgery, and the bruise could be due to the hematoma itself. In the worst case the swelling and induration mightbe due to a recurrence of the hernia due to in adequate repair. However, this needs to be confirmed by a clinical examination and related investigations. It is unusual for the routine post op heparin therapy to cause such bruise.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef. | |
What causes loss of weight and hair fall after marriage?
Hi. We are married since an year. since hen My wife's (27 years) face is becoming pale and she is looking like loosing her weight and weak. she has hair fall also. However her overall weight has been constand over last one year. Can you suggest me if general checkup useful to identify the problem> | Hello, I have gone through your query and would recommend you to go for thyroid function tests, haemoglobin levels, blood sugar levels, liver and kidney function tests. This might help in identifying the cause of her problem. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist | |
Suggest treatment for hair loss
Hi, i am experiences hair loss from some months dont know whats the reason behind my age is 22 and after i blood checkup i get to know that i have bit diabetes problem which doctors says not to worry it will be controled by my diet and some excersice and also i have thalasemia rbc count more in blood so what i can do to stop my hairfall . | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your case history of hair fall, my treatment advice is - 1. Use a good herbal hair oil and shampoo for routine use. 2. Take good nutritious diet full of green leafy vegetables and milk. 3. Apply a Minoxidil 2% solution on affected part. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. | |
What is the treatment for a small lump in the head?
About four months back I hit my head and got a slight concussion. About two months ago I started noticing a small lump where I hit my head. The lump grew a bit bigger and a few more appeared as well. I ve been getting migraines a lot and I never got them much before. The lumps don t cause pain but when I touch them I can definitly feel a lot of pressure and they are pretty hard. Any suggestions? | Hi,Welcome to HCM.Based on the facts you seem to suffer from Inclusion dermoid with fibrosed Hematoma at the hit site in the head.Or could be sebaceous cysts with acne,or could be dercums lipomatosis.These need to be ruled out.Remedy-USG and CT study of the skull would resolve the ambiguity in diagnosis.Consult Physician to investigate cause of Migrain.Avoid spicy/non-veg food / avoid alcohol,smoking,tobacco,if any.Hope this would resolve your anxiety and would help you to plan further treatment with your doctors.Will appreciate your Hitting thanks and writing excellent review comments to help needy patients like you. Good Day!!Dr.Savaskar,Senior Surgical SpecialistM.S.Genl-CVTS | |
What causes painful head, pain in lower part of abdomen and numb left foot?
I had to go to er because I was thinking I had a stroke and then head was hurting so bad I was cry it had never hurt like that now my feet are swelling and the first day I went to er my bp was 200 over 120 never have I had any problems with bp and now I cant use the bathroom to do#2 and now my left food is goin num when im trying to do #2 plz help me and im having sharp pain in lower part of my belly on both sides | Hello! I read your question and understand your concern. I think you may have a kidney problem . I would like to know if you had the renal function tests and an ultrasound when you went to the emergency room. A kidney infection or other disorders may cause high blood pressure and bilateral pain as you describe. i don't think you have any neurological disorders. The headache you had may be related to the high blood pressure.So I would recommend a full blood work for infection, kidney and liver function tests and an abdominal ultrasound. Hope to have been of help!Best wishes!Dr. Abaz Quka | |
What makes a 3 year old to cry in pain for a hurting mouth, eyes and ears ?
My 3 year old daughter has been screaming for over an hour now that her mouth, eyes and ears are hurting. She does not have a fever but has epilepsy,asthma,autism,adhd and behavior problems. She is saying that she is cold when it is 75 degrees in our apartment and is wrapping herself in a quilt.. | SHe may be having an early symptom as we call prodrome of cold. You give her paracetamol if there is fever and check her nappies if wet and any insect bite that may be making her cry.For scientific work, room temperature is taken to be about 20 to 26° Celsius with an average of 23 °C, about 73.4 degrees Fahrenheit (°F), 293 to 299 kelvins (K), or 528 to 537 degrees Rankine (°R). For numerical convenience, either 20 °C (68 °F) or 300 K (80 °F) are often used. If she is still comfortable in normal room temperature give her a blanket and se and I would ask for a TSH test and blood CBC to rule out nothing is wrong. Regards | |
Q. Will sleep deprivation cause any permanent changes in brain?
Hi doctor, I do not used to sleep a lot from early age. Daily to the maximum I will sleep for 6-7 hours. Now, these days I find scary researches about how sleep deprivation can damage brain permanently. I want to know whether my condition too is also related to sleep deprivation. Will it cause any permanent subtle changes to my brain? Please help me. | Hi. Yes, the research has gained a lot of attention and we do consider the facts. But, what has been done cannot be reversed. However, if we go with clinical experience, usually people who modify back there lifestyle do not get any ill effects in life. In fact, I would advice in such case that you should stop thinking that what is reversible and what is not. Start living your life normally and take help with a psychiatrist if there is great difficulty in sleeping. One can be treated easily with hypnotic drugs which help in controlling these issues. | |
Q. I had pain under breast and armpit following delivery. What could it be?
Hello doctor, Just had a baby three weeks ago. Three days ago it started to pain under left breast then under left armpit. The pain continued in a part of my arm, then a spot on my neck and then a spot on my shoulder. And I read about heart attack. And I have been under a lot of stress recently. Kindly advice. | Hello. Unlikely to be a heart attack. This is atypical chest pain. I guess you do not have any shortness of breath. Considering your age group the possibility of heart attack is extremely low. Next, the pattern of pain is not consistent with the heart attack. Heart attack pain is sudden onset, retrosternal or left-sided rather than just below the breast, going to left arm associated with uneasiness sweating, etc. It usually does not persist for three days even without treatment. The possibilities in you are musculoskeletal pain, cervical causes, pain from breast itself due to hormonal changes and stretching of tissues due to breast enlargement, etc. Try to press over the site and see if pain reappears, if yes then it suggests that it is a local pain rather than due to the heart attack. So, unlikely to be related to heart attack, but should get examined by a local doctor and ECG done if necessary after examination. Examination of doctor will also help to assess the possibility of peripartum cardiomyopathy, which usually presents with shortness of breath rather than chest pain. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts. | |
What could cause delay in conceiving?
I am 28yrs old working woman,living in Mumbai.My husband is 28yrs old.We got married 2.yrs back.I have been trying to conceive since 1yr.My periods are very regular.We have consulted a gynec and have gone through several tests,root testing and folecular study for 2 cycles.According to doctor all the results are absolutely normal.My husband's test result was also fine.Since last one year we are trying.Now I am really worried.Can please advice. | Hallow Dear, When you cannot conceive in spite of all the results being normal, such case is labelled as a case of unexplained infertility. Before you go for any ART treatment, I would advise you to try few simple things:1. Monitor your ovulation by ultrasonography. This will locate the day of the ovulation. Try to plan your sexual relations at and around this day. 2. Ovulation monitoring should start from day 9 onwards. Please find out what was the size of the follicle before rupture. Follicles between the size of 18 mm to 21 mm release the healthiest eggs and have best pregnancy outcome. 3. Also find out the thickness of the endometrium at the time of ovulation. Endometrium of thickness between 9 mm to 14 mm is most conducive for implantation. If this trial does not work, you may try artificial reproductory technique. Please report to an infertility consultant. I hope, this helps you. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri | |
What causes knees to pain on bending?
My leg hurts to bend it after I walk a ways. It feels like whatever pulls it to make it bend at the knee begins to hurt. If I stop and bend my knee back and forth I get relief. Could this be an inflammation related to a tendon problem? My doctors don t seem interested in tendon problems and I just keep on hurting. | hiAll you neeed is gentle knee exercises, fomentation and small frequent walks to increase strength of knee muscle/tendon.it could be a onset of mild degenerative arthritis called osteo-arthritis which requires mild strength providing exercise of knee at an early stateRegards | |
Should i be concerned over the little bump on my penis due to hard masturbating?
Hello, I have a small bump the shaft of my penis after my girlfriend was masturbating me really hard. immediately after she stopped this little bump was there. It's not an open wound, it just kind of looks like a pimple. It has been there for a month now. I don't know what to do, or if there is any kind of ointment I can get. | helloIt is due to some injury due to hard masturbation . It should subside by itself. You may use cold compresses and avoid sex for some time.DR SAATIISH JHUNTRRAA | |
What causes swelling and pain in the cheeks after using anesthesia for dental filling?
I went to the dentist a week ago a got fillings on my lower and up left side of my mouth. They gave me a local anesthetic and my cheek has been swollen since and now it's becomw bruised. Is this normal? Im in alot of pain. They gave me ibuprofen and antibiotics. | Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC...I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain it is not normal to have swelling and pain in cheek after dental fillings is not a normal finding..If you have swelling and bruising immediately after dental anaesthesia was given then it is possibly given into the venous plexus ( a meshwork of veins) leading to Hematoma formation..The swelling and pain can also be due to irritation of nerves in the tooth that are filled, if filling is done accidentally directly over the nerve..Consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and an x ray can be advised for diagnosis..In case if it is due to Hematoma formation then it will resolve gradually on its own..You can do alternate warm and cool compresses over the swelling..In case of nerve irritation and inflammation, filling has to be removed followed by Root Canal treatment of the tooth and a course of antibiotics and painkillers..Hope this helps..Regards. | |
Is feeling heart palpitations and pain in left arm symptoms of heart problem?
it feels like i have bubbles on my left side of heart with heart palpitations and also abit of pain in my left arm i have pain in different sides on heart. I am 24 and recentely have been diaganosed wth stomach disorder. I also feel diziness can i know whether it is heart problem or not?? | Hello!Thank you for asking on HCM!I understand your concern, and would like to explain that heart palpitations feeling is the most common complain ever encountered in normal and diseased individuals.Regarding your pain, there are sufficient components to classify it as atypical chest pain (that is a migrating chest pain "in different sides of your heart" is much unlikely to be extra-cardiac). From the other side, alternative responsible factors should be sought, such as a muscular-skeletal implications, pleural involvement, articular inflammation, even a digestive disorder, etc.To investigate the above options a careful physical medical exam, resting ECG, chest X ray study, some lab tests 9like complete blood count, ESR, PCR, etc.) are necessary.adverse psychological involvement should be sought too.You need to discuss with your attending physician about the above mentioned options.Hope to have been helpful to you! Greetings! Dr. Iliri | |
What is the painful bump on the tip of penis?
Yes I have a lil bump on penis head it is painless and was rising up lil from head of penis. The skin on it came off. And it bleed a lil not much at all very lil and now it has Like plasm and if u touch it now it hurts a lil. What is it? I am uncircurimsied and all bump shows after sex or masturbating | HelloI appreciate your concernLooking at your description this could be due to infection of the head of the penis may be due to STI or infected ulcer may be due to trauma during rough sex or an allergic reaction.I would like further information to guide you betterIf possible upload a photograph?do you feel any burning sensation in urine or increased frequencyYour age and relevant medical history like diabetes or other metabolic disease Any recent exposure to unprotected sex?You should ask your doctor for few investigations to confirm the diagnosis like Urine culture and sensitivity test and VDRL test.Maintain good hygieneWash and clean it with antiseptic solution or soapYou can apply antiseptic ointment externally.Use condom during sexNeosporin powder can be sprinkled upon the clean siteHope this answers your question please feel free to ask for more clarificationThanks and regards | |
Increasing hyper pigmentation on cheeks, get redness and burning on using Cosmellite. What should be done?
Hello Sir, My cheeks started hyperpigmentation about three years back. Initially, I did not pay much attention but gradually it the darkened spots started increasing in size. Then I consulted one dermatologist and I got detected with melasma . I applied cream CLEARZ prescribed by deramatologist, but discontinue using dat after getting burning sensation while having applied. I also underwent a test to see LH/ FSH ration which was also with the reference range. I did not consult the doctor furthermore. Now when i noticed hyperpigmented spots growing in size, again went to a doctor. He prescribed the capsules of vitamins and an ointment Cosmellite, which is causing redness with burning sensation on the area applied. I am unmarried and going to marry in a few months. Please guide me what shall i do. | Hi Atika, Thanks for writing in. You seem to have Melasma. It can occur due sensitivity to sunlight. For melasma as a general rule- Avoid sun exposure. Use a good sunscreen of SPF 30 and repeat application every 3 to 4 hours Take antioxidant and vitamin c supplements . You can apply DEPIWHITE cream at night time over the affected area. You need to consult a dermatologist as dermatology being a visual field, the cause for your pigmentation and the treatment required can only be suggested after proper skin examination. Few treatments like chemical peeling and dermabrasion can give you good and long lasting results. Take care. DrSudarshan MD Dermatology | |
What causes pain in lower stomach and abdomen?
Hello When i awoke up in the morning i felt pain on my lower stomach. And Still I am feeling pain on my right side Abdomen. It get sharp when i bend down or bend back. I am not getting whats the problem? Please tell me whats the reason and what to do? | hi thank you asking HCM Pain in th lower stomach and right side abdomen is indicative of :- gallblader problems-bowel problems - gastritis/ ulcer. SO I would recommend to do abdominal ultrasound and upper endoscopy. wishing you all the best Dr.Klerida | |
Dull ache in kidney area, pulse fast, pain in right stomach from few months. Lots of fluid intake. Suggestions?
I have a dull ache in my kidney area. Usually it is on one side or the other. I also have a fast pulse and a minor ache below my stomach on the right side. I've been drinking lots of fluids (water, grapefruit juice, and cranberry juice) which seems to help a bit. The symptoms have persisted for about three months now. i'm forty-one years old. Thanks! | Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. Pain is on both side on the back over kidney area. Pain is also in stomach according to you.Seems to be a muscular pain since you are taking plenty of fluid and passing of urine is common thing.If female 41 years age than we will consider a pre-meopausal symptoms as, there is also complaint of palpitation ( fast heart beat).Duration of pain is three months. Consult a physician and get in blood examination for sugar and lipid profile. Diabetes is most common cause, beside heart disease in this age group. Hope I have answered your question. If further any question I will help. Good luck. DR. HET | |
What causes severe pain after having injection for tooth infection?
Hello doctor,Today I went to the dental emergency for control for the fifth time. I have had infection on my tooth for a week. I had had siz dosage of penicilin until today. But unfortunately today, when I had the same injection I felt very bad. I couldnt talk I could not breath properly, and I thought that I was going to die.Then they took me emergency and and I stayed there nearly two hours.I m still not very fine, I sometimes feel as if I m going to faint. The thing is I m an erasmus student in Czech Republic right now. So, I m scared to go to dental surgery again for tomorrow.Now what would you recommend me?I will appreciate if you reply.Thanks from now. | Hello and welcome.Thanks for sharing your concern.Please do not get worried it could be a hypersensitivity reaction due to penicillin injection.It can take place any type due to resistant strains of bacterias developed ,mutation or new strains of bacteria.Please speak to your treating doctor for change of antibiotics and culture sensitivity test.The symptoms developed would go away in due course of time.Meanwhile take rest and good care of yourself.Thanks.Take care. | |
Suggest treatment for rashes on elbow and belly every summer
i get a rash every summer on my inner elbow (only one are) on my belly and my back. it has been going on for a few years and nothing seems to relieve the itching. the doctors just told me i was allergic to something and to try changing different things but nothing seems to help and it only comes in the summer | Hi and welcome to HCMFrom your history and description it does seem to be an allergy, esp based on the areas affected. Summer/spring allergies are fairly common due to more dust, pollen in the air, as well as sun. Since you are unable to narrow down the cause, I would advise you to take precautions during this season. Wear comfortable cotton clothing, covering as much skin as possible. Avoid mid day sunexposure. Always use a sunscreen.Wash hands, face when you come back from outdoor activity. Shower with warm water and apply a good moisturiser immediately after like Cetaphil DAM or an intensive moisturizer. AVoid fragrances and strong chemicals in soap, lotions.When you have active rashes try to avoid commonly allergy causing items like nuts, seafood etc.Also during rashes take an antihistamine tablet once daily like fexofenadine and apply calamine lotion over the area when irritation occurs.In case of severe redness or actively spreading rash in the summer, use a fluticasone cream for about a week over the rashes and stop. Continue the other tips advised.You can consult a dermatologist regarding certain skin allergy tests and blood tests which can point out the substances you are allergic to.Hope this helps. | |
What is the treatment for mild degenerative changes in spine?
i had an mri last week and the part im worried about is my thoracic spine this is what it says mild degenerative changes at c3 and 4 and c6 and 7 levels osteophytes at margins of the bodies of c2-3 and broad based posterior mid-line and bilateral paracentral disc bulge at c 5-6 level causeing indentation of the thecal sac and bilateral lateral recess stenosis im wondering if this is serious and is surgery a must i have tried physical therapy with no success and have lots of symptoms and pain it started 2 years ago thanks | Hi,Thank you for posting your query.I have noted your symptoms, MRI reports and treatment received.The MRI findings are minor and they do not warrant surgery.Disc disease is mild at two levels in the neck, leading to pinching of nerves at those levels. This can lead to neck pain, arm pain and tingling, numbness and weakness.Medications such as pregabalin or gabapentin capsules would help you get relieffrom neuropathic pain.Physiotherapy should be continued.I hope my reply has helped you.I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,For DIRECT QUERY to me: My blog: | |
What is the remedy for the pain in the testicle when i lift weights?
Ive been bodybuilding since 14 and im 22 and ive never had a problem when lifting except 9 months ago i was working my biceps and i guess i used too much weight and a wrong position and my left testicle swole up and then it swells up and hurts every time i lift so i havent been able to lift comfortably | HelloThanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you are getting pain and swelling of the left testicle while doing weight lifting exercises.This is due to increased intra abominal pressure that causes varicocele.This can be confirmed by clinical examination by a qualified general surgeon and colour Doppler study of scrotum,Please go ahead and get this done to confirm the diagnosis.Further treatment will be decided by him and will depend upon the final diagnosis and grade of Varicocele.Dr.Patil. | |
Q. If I stopped taking contraceptive pills 10 days after sex, could I still be pregnant?
Hello doctor, I might be a hypochondriac, and I do have quite severe OCD. What I wanted to ask was if I had sex while still being on a strong pill and then around a week and a half later I stopped taking it (my doctor said it is active for quite some time after quitting it) could I still be pregnant? Even if eight pregnancy tests were done in a span of three months said it is negative and I had my period as regular? I am 21 years old, always had digestive problems and a bloated belly, which is why probably I am being driven crazy but still want a professional opinion. | Hi. At the time of sex, you were on the pill so the chance of pregnancy is nil. Because sperms usually do not survive in your womb for more than three to four days after sex, and during that time you were on the pill. Moreover, eight pregnancy tests done in a span of three months were negative and you had the period as regular. So relax you are not pregnant. For digestive problems, you can do ultrasound test of the abdomen. Also, I can suggest chewing cardamom as a whole to reduce bloating. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
Q. What is the skin rash that itch sometimes in a child?
Hello doctor,My daughter has just started kindergarten three weeks ago and came home today with a rash all over her arms, hands, and feet and one by her lip. She feels fine otherwise but they itch sometimes. Our 7-year-old neighbor just got over strep and impetigo and I am wondering if this could be that. It seems to look similar to the hand, foot, and mouth. She has already missed three days of school for a cold but I do not want to send her if she is contagious. | Hi. I have seen your query and examined your given pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It seems your son has a hand, foot, and mouth disease, and does not look like impetigo. HFMD (hand, foot, and mouth disease) is a viral infection caused by the coxsackie virus. It is a self-limiting disease and takes around 5 to 7 days to subside. Symptomatic treatment can be taken like topical Lactocalamine lotion local application twice daily and Orasep (Chlorhexidine gluconate) mouth gel local application twice for five days after consulting your gp or near by dermatologist, | |
What causes red spots on the back side of my back?
Hi, I have had headaches, fatigue, muscle pain the past two days. Now there are red spots on the right side of my back. They are incredibly itchy!! I am 28 and never had chicken pox. My boyfriend was in the presence of a two year old who has chicken pox five days ago. Could it be possible that I have chicken pox now as a result? | HIThanks for posting your query . Red spots could be due to chicken pox but there are other causes also like Drug reaction or Allergy to some food . But your history of your boyfriend was in the presence of a two year old who has chicken pox is significant . But in that case your boyfriend also should be having red spots . Kindly enquire that and if he is also having spots then it's highly likely that you both are having Chicken pox . In that case you need to consult a Physician or Infectious Disease Specialist and get treated . But in case he is not having then it is unlikely for you only to have Chicken pox . Also Spots in chicken Pox doesn't happen only on the back , it happens all over the body . So wait for 2 days , if you develop red spots over your chest and arms then it's likely to be chicken pox . Hope you find this information useful . Any clarification feel free to ask . Regards. | |
Q. I have attached my sperm count analysis report. Are the values normal?
Hello doctor, My sperm count is 64 M/mL, motility 60 %, rapid linear progressive 15 %, sluggish linear progressive 15 %, forward progressive 30 %, morphology normal 35 % and abnormal 65 %. Are these values normal? | Hello. Are there any pus cells or WBC's (white blood cells) in the sample report? Also, is the fructose test positive? Please share the complete report as an attachment. | |
Suggest a proper diet for weakness due to Jaundice while on ayurvedic medication.
Sir. I ve had jaundice twice in the last 3 years and it happened this year but with lower magnitude of billirubin and a prolonged enlarged liver. I was so much occupied with work that I couln t take proper rest, but I took ayurvedic medication. Its been 2 months now and my medicines are still going. My jaundice is better now but the weakness is so chronic that I can t even stand on my own. What should be my diet to cope with this weakness? I m consulting an ayuevedic doctor. Should I switch to an aloepathic doctor for better results ? | Hello, The ayurvedic medication not showing benefit in your case. So you should rule out the underlying cause for jaundice and then treatment done accordingly. You have to investigate with HBsAg ELISA, Anti HCV ab Elisa, Anti HAV ab Elisa, USG abdomen, CBC with peripheral smear examination report, urine bilirubin and urobilinogen for primary workup. Kindly revert back with reports once done. Take low-fat diet and fruits more. Sugar cane juice and apple juice beneficial in such case. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician | |
What are the lumps near my collar bone and back of neck?
I have a grape sized ball near my collar bone and then another pea size ball on the same side but on the back of my neck. The one near my collar bone moves around a little and they both hurt to push on. A few days ago my neck and collar bone area started hurting and that s when I noticed them. I am a college student with no insurance, so I m just trying to find out if my symptoms are common in regards to something specific going on in the area? | HelloMentioned swelling may be enlarged lymph node.These are the sites of draining lymph nodes from head and neck.Lymph nodes may be enlarged due to scalp,ear or neck infection.It may also be due to dandruff.These lymph nodes specifically doesn't require any specific treatment.However it is important to treat underlying etiology.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan | |
How to determine age of fetus in pregnancy?
HAD A TRANSVAGINAL SCAN TODAY A 1ST SCAN WHICH REVEALS AM 6-WEEKS PREGNANT( I THOUGHT WOULD BE 8 WEEKS LAST MENSTRUATED AROUND 16TH DECEMBER) BUT THERE WAS NO HEART BEAT OR FETAL POLE AND HAVE STARTED TO BLEED LIGHTLY RED BLOOD INTERMITTENT SINCE YESTERDAY THAT WAS WHY I WEANT TO THE A/E LAST NIGHT THEY TOOK A SCAN AND SAID I WAS AROUND 5-WEEKS AND THIS MORNING THEY SAID 6-WEEKS ANOTHER SCAN SCHEDULED FOR NEXT WEEK | Hallow Dear,The calendar method calculates the period of gestation from the date of last menstrual period (LMP). Actually, the conception takes place about 2 weeks after LMP. Ultrasonography scanning measures the length of the embryo to assess the age of gestation. Hence, in early stages of pregnancy, a lag of 2 weeks between calendar calculations and scan assessment may be observed. Probably, 5 weeks is too early to appreciate the foetal heart activity. Please wait for a week to 10 days more and then get another scan done. If even then the foetal heart activity is not noted and the baby is not growing, it may suggest non-viable baby. In such event, you may have to terminate the pregnancy. Since you are having some amount of spotting, till the status of baby is ascertained, please take some Progestational preparation with the advice of your Obstetrician to stabilize the pregnancy. If the baby is viable and if the baby's heart activity is noted, you may continue the Progestational preparation with the advice of your Obstetrician. I hope this will help you. | |
How to prevent stinging on labia majora due to scratching yeast infection?
Ok need help I had a yeast infection used 1 diflucan which I told my MD that I needed the 2 dose pack but only prescribed the 1 then it wasn't getting any better then I scratched and I got a tear and its near the area where urine comes out and burns like crazy! tried vaseline, neosporin, and even putting a bandaid over the slit on my inner labia magor, now my question is what can I use to help with the sting from urine?????? Can I use liquid bandage? | Hello,Welcome to HCM,The history and symptoms are suggestive of severe fungal infection, you requires physical examination to know the extent and spread of fungal infection. This area is prone for fungal infection as it is a normal commensal ofrhe genital which are kept under control by helpful organism. Whenever there is a change in environment it will activate and produces the symptoms. For your symptoms I would suggest you to undergo KOH mount to know the hyphe and we can plan for the treatment. You can keep the area clean and dry. Apply antifungal cream over the lesions along with antihistamines to reduce the symptom of itching. Thank you. | |
What causes tremor in hand and elbow pain?
I have had a tremor in my left hand for several years now following what I remember as a ripping feeling in my shoulder at a gym. Recently I have started to have what some people call a " rain stick noise" in the back of my neck, which seems somehow connected to tinnitis. A neurologist who examined me a year ago said my tremorcwascnot consistent with Parkinson's . I also have been having elbow pain on the same side. . I really need to figure out what is causing these things - seems like they might be connected... But I don't know where to start. Help! | Hello dear,Considering the fact that the Neurologist has ruled out presence of Parkinson disease, the symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to:1. Paraspinal spasm & compression of nerve fibers at the Cervico-dorsal region.2. Inadequate hydration status & electrolyte imbalance of the body3. Dietary deficiencies of certain nutrients like Iron, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Folic acid, etc. which help in blood formation & nerve conduction.4. Peripheral neuropathy caused due to any fluctuation in blood pressure or blood sugar level.Symptomatic relief can be obtained by intake of nervigenic agents (like Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folic acid) as well as multivitamin & multimineral supplements including iron, calcium & Vitamin D needs to be added in your diet.If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Neurologist & get a complete Neurological examination done.Certain investigations like complete blood count, serum electrolyte estimation, fresh estimation of blood pressure & blood sugar levels & nerve conduction studies will be helpful to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms.Wishing you a Good Health.Take care. | |
Need treatment for chronic pain in feet.
Iv been looking for a PCP that will also take care of my cronic pain, I have had my back fused L1 and S5 and now is causing serve pain in my feet I have to lye down and put my feet up as much as possible, im haveing a hard time walking because of it too. I also have Fybro Mynagla in my legs, arthritic in my knees, back, hips, and both wrist. I cant walk, sit, lift, or stand very long without being in serve pain. I live in Pittsburg PA. I have been going to so many doctors that i havent had a week i wasn t going 2 to 3 times a week. can anyone help me? | pain in feet can come from problems in L5/S1 which happens usually if u fuse L1 to L5 without fusing L5/S1i almost certain this is your problem have MRI to confirm Good Luck | |
Regular shoulder pain, back pain, left testis itching sensation. Suffer normal spine degeneration. Is it related ?
Hellow , I am 36,male,divorsee since 2.5 years still not re-married,having 6years daughter.I am totally vegetarian,non-smoker,ocassionally rarely social drinker,weight 70kg,height 5 7 ,with high blood pressure 140/90.Living in cold country Russia-Moscow since 13 years. I have regular shoulder pain,back pain,left testis little bit itching and sensation.Left knee and ankle pain when too much cold. My MRi of spine shows straightening of cervical lordsis seen.Disc dessication is seen at c5-6 level,mild posterior bulge of c5-6 disc is seen indenting the dural sac.Screeing sagittal T2 Wt sequence though dorso- lumber spine showed early disc degeneration at d5-6,d6-7,d7-8 and L5-S1 level. My testosterone test is normal with 4.95 ng/ml. My scrotum (Colour Doppler) shows right testis 43x25mm,left testis 42x18mm,both testis appear normal in size and echotexture,both epididymis appear normal,no evidence of free fluid,scrotal wall undervision appear normal,both cords were examined in supine and standing position with and without valsalva manoevre,both testis shows normal blood flow,no evidence of varicocele on either side,veins measures 12mm on right side after valsalva and 19mm on left side after valsalva. My semen test shows sperm count 04 million and actively motile 12%. My spine doctor has done diagnosis normal spine degeneration and prescribed me Gemcal D3 everyday one for three month.I am already taking and have too much relief. while my urologist doctor has done diagnosis of Vericocele and and has prescribed Tab.Siphene-M everyday one one and Tab. Coq Forte everyday one each for three month. Please guide me wheather all this problems is because of degeneration of spine.As colour doppler shows no varicocele,but doctor says it is varicocele in reality. I humbly request your goodselves too kindly guide me and give me your valuable advise. | Hello, In the absence of Urinary frequency, urgency or urinary retention and sense of incomplete evacuation the itching sensation is less likely to be due to your spinal degeneration.Rest you may see a dermatologist, if there is some local problem.thanks | |
Q. How long should my husband and I wait to try for a baby if we did cocaine?
Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance. | Hello, Wellcome to iclinq.com. There are few researches/studies on cocaine use by males and its effect on pregnancy. Few suggest that cocaine by itself has limited effects as most of the time it is taken along with other drugs or as a cocktail of alcohol and cigarette (tobacco). So, most of the people take not just cocaine but a combination of drugs. Cocaine narrows blood vessels (vasoconstriction). It can lead to erectile dysfunction. Few studies suggest that it has receptors on testicles and sperm. So, it can degenerate testicular tissues/or sperm quality, transfer from sperm to female egg and can lead to early miscarriage. Cocaine is a very fast acting drug which affects the nervous system and produces short-lived euphoric attitude for 15 minutes to an hour, but causes long-term damage to the body and brain like anxiety, depression, aggression, impairment of logic and critical thinking, heart problem, hypertension and decrease in bone density. Its half-life is an hour. So, it takes about an hour for half of the cocaine consumed to leave the body. But, with long-term use, the drug starts to accumulate in the blood and body tissues allowing certain tests to detect it in the system for an extended period of time. After a single use of cocaine, agents created by its metabolism can be detected in the urine for two to four days, and in chronic users, cocaine can be detected up to 12 days and highly concentrated cocaine can be detected in the urine up to three weeks. It can be detected in the saliva and blood for an average 12-48 hours. In hairs and sweat for an extended period of time, it can be detected. So, after all the above description, I do not know how your husband had cocaine, as a cocktail along with other drugs, or just cocaine? Secondly, how long he has been taking it? For you, have you been on alcohol, cocaine or smoking? If you had taken in the past, better to quit completely. My advice is, try to avoid drugs like cocaine, alcohol, ketamine, and MDMA completely for a couple of months before trying for pregnancy. Because, if the mother has an addiction, it has psychosocial effects on the fetus in addition to the drugs' side effects itself. Best of luck. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> | |
Which are aloevera gel tubes for curing acne available in India ?
hi,i want to know that aloe vera tree or gel give me benefit for acne .and make skin good.and if gel can give me benefit then give me name of aloevera gel tube .which can i buy in india | hiwelcome to healthcare magic forum oily skin is responsible for acne aloe vera is very effective in dry skin you should not use it for acne as it may increase your problem better to apply clindac a gel consult dermatologist for best resulynevr pick or prick it i hope i answered your question | |
Suggest treatment for bronchitis and chronic cough
Have had bronchitis for a week now been coughing alot been taking mucinex some natural remedies tylendol hot tea with lemon drinking lots of water and grape juice sprite you name it this morning I coughed in the shower and got some dark spots of blood, than this evening I noticed some also I know the mucinex has helped keeping it loose. I also grease my chest and back, throat at evening time with Vicks which also helps, had a lung Exray a week ago was clear please advise me if I should get this checked out tomorrow! Thanks Lorie | Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your concern. You are having hemoptysis (blood in sputum). It is seen in bronchitis (uncontrolled) and lung infection. Since your recent chest x ray is normal no need to worry for lung infection. Possibility of uncontrolled bronchitis is more. So consult pulmonologist and get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). This will tell about severity of bronchitis. And treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You may need additional inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. | |
How can an arm lump with a discharge be treated?
I just squeezed a small lump in my arm and a lot of brown like paste came out like a worm. To begin with though, on top of the lump looked like a splinter which I pulled out with tweezers and what I pulled out looked like a light brown soft but big looking splinter. What is it? | Hi,Welcome.Based on the facts of your query,You seem to suffer from-Sebaceous Cyst with excision of the hair follicle which was pulled out with bloody hairfollicle and the white paste like worm after it? or it could be chronic abscess also.Treatment for both is same-Antibiotic cover to begin with followed by excision biopsy of the lumps.HOpe this reply would help you.Contact with a Followup Premium question to ME. Will appreciate your Hitting thanks and writing excellent review comments to help needy patients like you. Good Day!! Dr.Savaskar, Senior Surgical Specialist M.S.Genl-CVTS | |
Bone growth under right lower jaw inside mouth,swelling,bleeding happens when pressed
I am a married Indian man of 40 years. Since a month, I have a bone growth under my right lower jaw inside mouth. There was a bit swelling around it. I have done a whole mouth x-ray and the dentist says it s okay. They say it s not an wisdom tooth . It s a bone growth. The front of the bone, like a very small pea size, is now exposed. No pain around the area, except when dentist press it hard, a bit bleeding happens. What could this be and how to solve this ? I am taking a 7 day course of Augmentin 625mg twice a day and Tinidazole 500mg twice day for 2 days. | hello, i read your problem,you have bone growth under your right lower jaw inside mouth............. you have swelling too........ i will suggest you please go to a specialist(oral surgeon), and go for whole mouth examination.......... after proper examination only he will decide and tell you what should you go for.......... and you should follow his instruction properly.................. and do not get worried............... take care Dr.Gunjan Gupta | |
What is the result of my ovulation study?
i am under ovulation study & undergone 3 sittings of scanning.3 eggs were there with size 11.2*13.1, 10.4*11.6 & 12.1*09.7 mm in 1st scanin 2nd scan it was 24*19, 25*18 & 19*19 mmin 3rd scan they said 1st egg is 28* 21 mm in size 2nd n 3rd eggs ruptured with minimal free fluidso what is the result | Hi,Your follicle has been ruptured suggests you have ovulated according to USG scan report. Egg is viable for 24 to 36 hours after ovulation. If you have no any problem, fallopian tubes are intact, normal semen parameter of partner, do sexual intercourse up to next 3-4 days to become pregnant.If you happen to get pregnant, you will miss out your periods. You can ask for ovacare and progesterone pill to support pregnancy. Avoid stress, eat healthy diet, drink plenty of water. Wish you all the best.Hope this may help you. Contact further if follow up needed.Best regards,Dr. Sagar | |
Could anemia cause heart palpitations and pale lips
one of my coworkers is anemic was recently in the hospital due to fatigue rapid heartbeat and had been on her menstral cycle for 3 months straight. she is now out of the hospital at home but looks worse very pale white purpleish lips and by just walking a short distance she gets tired and her heart starts racing and ooh she loves eating chalk | Hello, thnx to contact HCM. Yes anemia can cause the symptoms in the question. Even eating chalk is very bad thing for her. If I am the treating doctor of her I advice you to start the injectable iron supplements to recover her from such a anemia. Even if possible give him one blood transfusion. Than start the injectable iron treatment. If you require anymore information please contact me. Dr. Arun Tank | |
Why do I feel left lower side of my stomach swollen and tight?
My left lower side of my stomach feels swollen and tight across from my belly button, when I push down there is pain and I feel like I m going to vomit, my heads hot and headaches and my throat is swollen and makes it hard to swallow.. I m sorry I cant afford to pay thank you anyway | HI. Your history is suggestive of a problem with the descending part of the large bowel called colon,. This can be twisted or have a swelling causing you pain and other symptoms on pressure. Headache and throat problem may be altogether be a different problem | |
What is the cause for abdominal pain and coughing in the night?
I have sharp pain in my left abdomen in between my lower rib and hip.. I don't know what to do, it hurts very bad. I have this cough too but i only cough in the middle of the night when I'm sleeping its been going on for a couple days now. Can anyone give me any answers? | Hi,Thanks for writing to HCM.That pain can be due to kidney or ureteric stone or gastritis. Cough is mostly a coincidence.You need to get an ultrasound of your abdomen to look for the stones.If usg is normal, then its mostly gastritis and you need to take some antacid.RegardsDr. Ashish Verma | |
What causes tender gums with soreness?
I have been on a whey protien shake diet for about two months. A few days ago I started having redness and very tender gums along with the inner part of my lips. I was using Colgate Optic white so I changed back to Crest thinking it might be the toothpaste. Shake twice and a meal daily. What is cousing this sourness? Some kind of fungus? | Hello, thank you for consulting with healthcaremagic. It can be possible that due to this restricted diet there might be a deficiency of vitamin C, that is why you are feeling this kind of soreness and redness of gums. You should once visit your dentist and get oral prophylaxis of gums done with supplement of vitamin C once daily for 1 month.Hope it will help you. | |
What causes red specs in urine in children?
my three year old daughter seems to occassionally have red or dark specs in her urine when it is highly concentrated. Should i have her urine alalyzed? otherwise, she seems to be very healthy. no fatigue, no loss of appetite, no excessive drinking of water. thank you. | Hello,As your daughter has red and dark specs in urine, I will suggest you to do urine analysis although she is very healthy and no any other symptoms.Common causes of red specs in urine in children are urinary tract infection, cystitis, injury to the private part or maybe because of eating of food like beet.So, I will suggest you to review here with detailed history or consult with pediatric urologist with reports and keep her well hydrated.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Shyam B. Kale | |
Q. Is there any home remedies for Tight Foreskin (Phimosis)?
Hello doctor, I am 19 years old. I have a tight foreskin. Please suggest me the remedies and the types of oil used to roll back the skin. | Hi. The problem of a tight foreskin is known as phimosis. In phimosis, the patients feel a variety of symptoms. If your foreskin is not troubling your urination or if you only feel mild to moderate difficulty, then you can use sesame oil. In case you do not find sesame oil, then you can also use coconut oil. Massaging Your Foreskin: Use sesame oil or coconut oil for massaging your foreskin and try to retract it. Do it with moderate strength. You can do this act twice a day. For some time, you may find it little painful due to tight foreskin, but gradually your skin will start loosening. You have to do it regularly and you can see the change within a month. If the foreskin is excessively tight, then massage or any other thing would not help you. All you need is a surgical visit. Surgical Method (Circumcision): The surgeon will do a mild procedure known as circumcision. This procedure will cut your excessive tight foreskin in one visit and it is a daycare procedure and completely a safe procedure. It will not interfere with your urination or with your sexual activity. By birth or sometimes excessive masturbation. Revert back after a month to an urologist online --> | |
Suggest treatment for painful lump on upper section of right brest
have a sharp pain on the upper section in the right breast arm goes num at least twice over night had follow up mammograms for at least three years every six months and was told it was fibrosis had a ultra sound perform and the lump is still there cut on the caffene completly | welcome to Health care magic.1.It looks like a suspicious mass lesion in the breast for which your doctor asked for a followup mammograms/ultrasound.2.If you still feel the lump and pain - approach to the same doctor with a fresh ultrasound ( to find out the extension of the lesion)3.then the needful action will be taken.4.Yes, if required an excision/mastectomy -complete or partial depends on the involvement and type of the lesion.Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you. | |
Suggest home remedy to remove fluids in ears
I have A LOT of fluid on ears. Iam taking veramyst, singular, zyrtec, astepro, teklar, and prednesone by doctors orders. Is there any home remedies I can d to speed my recovery...like perxiode, alcohol, or holding my nose while blowing to pop my ears? Any info will help..going to disney wold this week and need relief. | HiThe only home remedy i can think of is using a ear bud to clean the fluid off, which is not exactly a solution to your problem.When you say fluid in ear, do you mean to say you are prone to infection or common cold or ear wax? In any case i would recommend you two things -1. Septlin Syrup or Tab (Himalaya Pharmaceuticals) 2tsp/ 1 tab - thrice a day - after food.2. Sarivadi Vati (Patanjali Pharmacy)) - 1 tab - thrice a day - after food.Note : This is not a replacement to your prescription from doctor but a natural supplementation, which can be consumed alongside.You should be able to see good results in a matter of ten days or so. I hope this has been helpful.With warm regardsDr Rashmi Kamath |
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